Bharatpur (Rajasthan)/Govardhan (Uttar Pradesh): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's wife Geeta Devi is in Govardhan and doing the 'Dandavat Parikrama' of Shri Giriraj Maharaj.
During this time, personnel of Rajasthan Police, Chief Minister's Security Group and Uttar Pradesh Police personnel are also with the duo. Geeta Devi and Chief Minister's son will complete the 'Dandavat Parikrama' of around 21 kilometers.
Bhajan Lal Sharma's son Abhishek Sharma is accompanied by several other devotees for the Parikrama. On Tuesday, the family members of the Chief Minister performed 'Kanak Dandavat' of about three kilometers.
The other devotees discussed the religious faith of Rajasthan Chief Minister's family members. Tuesday was the first day of the 'Govardhan Parikrama' and this 'Parikrama' will be completed in five days - that is on January 1. The 'Dandavat Parikrama' will conclude with 'Bhandara' on January 1.
It is understood that the Chief Minister's wife and son undertake 'Dandavat Parikrama' of Shri Girirajji Maharaj every year. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal is also a great devotee of Shri Giriraj Maharaj.
It is learnt that Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is a 'religious person' and has great faith in Girirajji Maharaj. "The Chief Minister along with coming to Bharatpur every month, he also used to visit Shri Giriraj ji and also used to undertake the 21 kilometers 'Parikrama' once a year. However, currently as he has a big big responsibility, he did not come for the 'Parikrama'. After taking oath as the Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajan Lal Sharma had come and worshiped Shri Giriraj Maharaj," sources close to the Rajasthan Chief Minister said.
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